Project Management Workshop

Program OverviewIn today’s economy more than ever, an organization’s success is dependent upon leading projects to their successful outcomes. These projects can range from new product and technology introductions and construction projects to quickly turning around an adverse business situation or creating the ability to capitalize on a market opportunity. Starting with much fanfare, projects too often end with a whimper, are considerably over budget and end up delivering something less than expected. The reality is that success relies heavily on the entrepreneurial skills of the project leader. It is art blended with science. It requires dealing with a host of paradoxes managed in the course of connecting independent specialists toward a business objective. This workshop shatters many of the myths surrounding managing projects. Discussions present first-hand experiences and best practices of what works and why.

Benefits/Learning ObjectivesYou’ll be able to improve your ability to lead projects to their successful conclusions. In addition, you'll learn how to…

Plan activities, track progress, solve problems and lead projects to their intended outcomes

Develop the ability to compress project time without compromising results

Identify and manage project risks and develop contingency plans should the risks materialize

Build personal leadership skills to get the right things done

Create a blueprint for other projects to follow

Enable the organization to utilize project management as a competitive weapon

Who should attend

Enterprising individuals who see managing projects to successful outcomes as a means to fast track their growth in their organization and careers.

Experienced project managers who are seeking new approaches and techniques to get things done.

Organizational leaders needing projects to fulfill expectations and be a source of enduring positive change.

About The InstructorThroughout his career, Will Maurer has held a variety of positions that include Industrial Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Manager, Project Manager and Senior Business Advisor. In varying capacities he has led the efforts to improve the profitability and competitive position of companies that include Playskool Inc., AB Dick Company, Specialty Packaging Products Inc. and the Chicago Manufacturing Center. He led or been a project manager major for a wide variety of projects, several in excess of $2 million dollars. These include new product development, new building construction, equipment installation, software and technology implementation and training, new process training for private and public sector organizations. In 2009 and again in 2013, Mr. Maurer was awarded the Excellence In Teaching Awarded from the School of Applied Technology at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Maurer has earned an MS in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management and his BS from the University of Illinois.